"Ballads just don't get better than "Tears", "Couldn't Care Less", and "Tender Love". Hearing this album makes you wonder why Force MD's didn't stick around longer than they did. Although I think it would have been fun to include "One Plus One" and "Forgive Me Girl" here, this is all about the slow jams. The only wrong step was including the remake of "I Wanna Know Your Name"; there's no improvement to the song itself, and the ending monologue is particularly cringe-worthy. Still, "For Lovers and Others" really makes a case for the understated brilliance of the Force MD's. (I'd love to see them on VH1's "Where Are They Now", wouldn't you?)"
Spectacular
Troy T Hughes | Willingboro,nj | 09/26/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"These are the Originals before New Edition, and BoyzIIMen the Force MD's were the first to combine doo wop and hip hop. This is one of the best greatest hits collections around.It would have been better if "Forgive Me Girl", "Let Me Love You", and "Itchin for a scratch was included. I remember they opened for Madonna in 1989. I remember these guys headlining with New Edition and sharing the bill with rappers in the 80's,and for all the die hard fans look for a new cd in early October 2000."
Gotta Love Dat "Tender Love" Jam!
Troy T Hughes | 08/13/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Since I was little I alwayz loved playin tha jams of Force MD. Especially "Tender Love"! And just recently I heard it on tha radio it just brought back memories of back in tha old school dayz. And now I can listen to it wit my lady whenever i want to. This cd iz tight!"
"There are no other artists able to emulate the feelings that the Force M.Ds bring about in their recordings. I was deeep into my first serious relationship, with a person whom I still dearly love. The song "Tender Love" defines this experience. Even though this relationship was 17 years ago and has long since ended, whenever I hear this song it takes me back to the love. All of my music loving friends know that this is my #1 all-time favorite song in the world! I wish I could give these guys a great big hug for singing this song with such emotion that it has the power to make me cry to this day.."
Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
